Emeka, a 28-year-old computer science graduate from Owerri, had prepared for his dream job interview at a fintech company in Lekki Phase 1 for months.
He wore his best native agbada, polished his shoes until they shone like Third Mainland Bridge at night, and rehearsed answers until his tongue was numb.
But the moment he opened his mouth to greet the panel, Mrs. Adeyinka, the HR manager, leaned back and subtly covered her nose.
“We’ll get back to you,” she said — code for “never.”
Emeka watched his dream vanish like NEPA light.